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Abergavenny Llanellen Folk Dancing Group:, Llanellen Village Hall, nr Abergavenny, (Country Dance) , event every Wed, (tel 01873 854271), big MAP NP7 9HR map Wednesday, July 9, 2025, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, July 16, 2025, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, July 23, 2025, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, July 30, 2025, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, August 6, 2025, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, August 13, 2025, regular band, caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays.
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Alcester Alcester Contra, Greig Hall, Alcester, (Contra) , alt Fri, (tel Meg 07864 926561), big MAP B49 6AD map Friday, September 12, 2025, Dave Fran and Phil., caller Liam Binley Friday, October 10, 2025, Vertical Expression, caller Cis Hinkle (USA) Friday, November 7, 2025, Box of Frogs., caller Geoff Cubitt Top end of town over the river. American Supper, £9 in advance or £10 on door. Students £3.50. The venue is TBA, so check on the website
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Ashleworth Traditional Barn Dance, Ashleworth Tithe Barn, Ashleworth, (Barn Dance) 7:0 pm, occ event Sat, (tel ), MAP map £15 Tickets will be available from Ashleworth Hub (cash only) contact us at chairman@ashleworthwoodpeckers.co.uk
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Bath Bath French, Royal Oak, Lower Bristol Rd, Bath, (French/Breton) 7:30 pm, event 3rd Sun, (tel ), big MAP BA2 3BW map Sunday, August 3, 2025, sessionista, caller ? Sunday, September 7, 2025, sessionista, caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. w/s 7:30 dance 8pm
Jane Austen Dancers of Bath , //**live music - Central United Reformed Church Hall, Grove Street , Bath, (Playford) 8:0 pm, occ event Wed, (tel ), big MAP BA2 6BJ map Wednesday, July 9, 2025, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, July 23, 2025, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, August 6, 2025, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, August 20, 2025, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Regular class for Regency dancing - covering English and Scottish Country Dancing, Reels, Quadrilles, Cotillions, Fandango, Mazurka, Playford etc. etc. £4 on the door
Bell Events, The Bell Inn, 103 Walcot St, Bath, (Zydeco) , occ event Tue, (tel 01225 460426), big MAP BA1 5BW map Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Ruben Moreno & Lill Jim, caller ? - seems to be regular, room for dancing apparently
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Bideford Bideford Ceilidh Club, Northam Hall, Fore St, Northam, Bideford, (English Ceilidh) , every Fri, (tel 01237 423554), big MAP EX39 1AN map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: locations can vary around Bideford, there are more Saturday dances than this one.
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Birmingham Alvechurch French Dance and Music Session, Alvechurch Village Hall, Bear Hill, Alvechurch, nr Birmingham, (French/Breton) 2:30 -5pm, 1st Sat, (tel 01214 454189), Sep to Jun (inc), big MAP B48 7JX map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: dancers and musicians welcome, all levels. Not every month - eg Aug
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Bristol Frenchay Folk Dance Club, Frenchay Village Hall, (Junction of Beckspool Rd and Cleeve Rd), Bristol, (Country Dance) 7:45 pm, event alt Sat, (tel ), big MAP BS16 1NU map Saturday, July 12, 2025, ? , caller ? Saturday, July 26, 2025, ? , caller ? Saturday, August 9, 2025, ? , caller ? Saturday, August 23, 2025, ? , caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. occ Saturday dances, various locations, see website.
Bristol French, Bristol Brewhouse and Kitchen, Cotham Hill, Bristol, (French/Breton) 7:30 pm, event 3rd Sun, (tel 0117 973 3793), big MAP BS6 6JY map Sunday, July 20, 2025, sessionista, caller ? Sunday, August 17, 2025, sessionista, caller ? dates from their website &/or predicted, check for dates around Bank Holidays. this is also a music session, can be 3rd. 4th or 5th Sunday!
Bristol Ceilidhs, Folk House, Park St, Bristol, (Ceilidh) 7:30 am, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP BS1 5JG map Saturday, September 20, 2025, Brewery Band, caller Phil Preen - 7:30 am £16, bar
Bristol Contra, Faithspace Commuinity Centre, Redcliffe Methodist Church, Prewett St, Bristol, (Contra) 8:0 pm, Fri, (tel 07940 814680), big MAP BS1 6PB map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: Free beginners Workshop 7:30-8pm, Tea, Coffee, Cheese and biscuits in interval. Tickets: £10 or a cheeky £6 for students. Gender Free calling
Bristol Ceilidhs, Folk House, Park St, Bristol, (English Ceilidh) , occ Sat, (tel ), big MAP BS1 5JG map can sell out so check in advance
Bristol Irish Set, Southmead Community Centre, Greystoke Avenue, Bristol, (Irish Set) 8:0 pm, every , (tel 07745 376 499), big MAP BS10 6BQ map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: not the 2nd Sun of mth, predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays.
Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club, Pucklechurch Community Centre, nr Bristol, (Country Dance) 7:45 pm, event alt Tue, (tel ), big MAP BS16 9RH map Tuesday, July 15, 2025, own music, caller Mic Spenceley predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. Occasional Saturday dances. See website
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Bromyard Bromyard FF, Festival Site, Bromyard, (English Ceilidh) , fest , (tel 0777 283 1860), big MAP HR7 4NT map 2021 went ahead in Sept
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Cardiff Ruff Ceilidhs, St Marys Hall, Talbot St., Cardiff, (Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, 1st Sat, (tel 029 20513440), big MAP CF11 9BX map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: all subject to change for all the obvious reasons. We plan to have a limited bar. £10 advance online, £12 on the door
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Cheltenham Cheltenham Folk Dance Club, Holy Trinity School, Sherborne St, Cheltenham, (Folk Dance) 7.30pm – 9.30pm, occ event Mon, (tel 01242 242245), big MAP GL52 2JP map Monday, July 7, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, July 14, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, July 21, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, July 28, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, August 4, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, August 11, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, August 18, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm All welcome. Info: Sarah Mobile 07732 570134E-email in term time.
Leckhampton Folk Dance, //**live music - the Wheatsheaf, Old Bath Rd, Cheltenham, (Folk Dance) 7:30-9:30pm, event every Tue, (tel text 07587 690582), big MAP GL53 9AJ map £3 trial run until Christmas 2024
Enabling Adventures Fund Raiser, Sacred Hearts Parish Hall, Moorend Rd, Cheltenham, (Ceilidh) 7-10pm, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL53 9AU map Saturday, August 30, 2025, Live Band, caller ? - 7-10pm £15 inc Ploughmans Supper, licenced bar
Cheltenham Ceilidh Club, St Lukes Hall, St Lukes Place, Cheltenham, (English Ceilidh) 7:30pm-10:30pm, Sat, (tel 07950 703190), big MAP GL53 7HP map Saturday, September 6, 2025, Cheltenham Ceilidh Band, () Saturday, October 4, 2025, Cheltenham Ceilidh Band, () Saturday, November 1, 2025, Cheltenham Ceilidh Band, () Saturday, December 6, 2025, Cheltenham Ceilidh Band, () £5 on the door. BYOB.
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Chepstow Chepstow Folk Dance Club, Chepstow Club, Moor St, nr Chepstow, (Folk Dance) 7:30 pm, every Wed, (tel 07840 283847), big MAP NP16 5DD map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: £3, seasonal breaks not known but Xmas & New Year - closed (Fakebook page is a closed group!)
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Chippenham Chippenham FF, Olympiad Leisure Centre, Chippenham, (English Ceilidh) , , (tel ), big MAP SN15 3AE map no details available, ring the contact number, possible dates are: POSTPONED till 2021
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Cirencester Naragonia Bal, Corinium Museum, Cirencester, (French) 8:0 pm, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL7 2BX map Saturday, September 13, 2025, Naragonia, (French) - 8:0 pm tickets by e-mail address tbc
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Dursley Wotton Irish Set Dancing, Chipping Hall, Wotton Under Edge, nr Dursley, (Irish Set) 2:30 pm, 2nd Sun, (tel 07791 323869), big MAP GL12 7AD map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: NOT Dec. Workshop 11am ceili 2:30 Aimed at beginners but experienced dancers are much appreciated, check here See Bristol - Sets in the City weekend for May
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Eastington Cajun a la Fontaine, Eastington Village Hall, Eastington, (Cajun) 3-5pm, 3rd Sun, (tel Martyn 07766 490 735), Oct to Jul (inc), big MAP GL10 3AS map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: records and live music.
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Exeter d'Accord, St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Rd, Exeter, (French/Breton) 7:15 pm, event 2nd Fri, (tel 01392 811593), Sep to Jun (inc), big MAP EX4 7AH map Friday, September 12, 2025, TBC, caller ? Friday, October 10, 2025, TBC, caller ? £10 (cash)+ free biscuits & tea. Good parking and access. Wooden floor
Exeter Contra, Kenn Centre, Kennford, nr Exeter, (Contra) 8-11pm, occ event Sat, (tel 07969 297 633), big MAP EX6 7UE map Saturday, October 18, 2025, ?, caller ? - 8-11pm £8/£10/£15
Exeter Ceilidhs, Kenn Centre, Kennford, nr Exeter, (English Ceilidh) 8-11pm, Sat, (tel 07969 297633), big MAP EX6 7UE map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: contact@exeterceilidhs.net - £8 for adults, £4 for under 16s, £0 for under 10s
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Gloucester Gloucester County Folk Dance Club, St Georges Church Hall, Court Road, Brockworth, Gloucester, (Country Dance) 2-5pm, event 3rd Sat, (tel 07910 168153), big MAP GL3 4ET map Saturday, July 19, 2025, ? , caller Pat Hicks & Victoria Yeomans Saturday, August 16, 2025, ? , caller Pat Hicks & Victoria Yeomans e-mail £5 not always the 3rd
Gloucester Cajun Festival, Guild Hall, Gloucester, (Cajun) , fest festival, (tel 01452 503050), big MAP GL1 1NS map See their website for full schedule. One day I will learn to dance Zydeco.
Witcombe Folk Dance Club, Witcombe Village Hall, nr Gloucester, (Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, alternate Wed, (tel 07800 5413277), big MAP GL3 4TB map Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Baily's Beads, caller Club Callers. Alt Wednesdays, study the map link. £5
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Hay on Wye Black Mountain Balfolk, Hay Parish Hall, Hay on Wye, (Eurobal) 3-6pm, 2nd Sun, (tel ), big MAP HR3 5AB map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: £7 on the door £5 conc Tea and biscuits provided
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Horsley French Dance Stroud, Horsley Village Hall, nr Nailsworth, Horsley, (French/Breton) 7:0 pm, Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL6 0PT map Saturday, September 27, 2025, Venn, () Saturday, December 13, 2025, Venn, () £10 cash please. bring & share supper 6:30. 7:45 workshop. 8pm Bal.
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Kenilworth Kenilworth Ceilidh, Kenilworth Sports and Social Club, Kenilworth, (Barn Dance) 7:30 pm, event last Wed, (tel 07979 962521), big MAP CV8 2PA map Tickets £10 on the door (cash/card) or in advance on Eventbrite. Fully licensed bar. Venue allows take-away food (for example) to be brought in and eaten.
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Newent Aston Ingham Country Dancing, Aston Ingham Village Hall, Aston Ingham, nr Newent, (Barn Dance) 7:30 pm, event 1st Fri, (tel 01452 830556), Sep to Jun (inc), big MAP HR97LS map Friday, August 1, 2025, records ?, caller ? Friday, September 5, 2025, records ?, caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. -Tea/coffee/squash & biscuits. Cost £2 perperson
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Newport Tredegar House Festival, Tredegar House, Newport, (English Ceilidh) 8:0 pm, , (tel 01633 815612), big MAP NP10 8YW map no details available, ring the contact number, possible dates are:
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Oxford Oxford Irish Set Dancing, Corpus Christi Church Hall, Margaret Rd, Headington, Oxford, (Irish Set) 7:0 pm, event every Mon, (tel 07856 846128), big MAP OX3 8NB map Monday, July 7, 2025, records, caller ? Monday, July 14, 2025, records, caller ? Monday, July 21, 2025, records, caller ? Monday, July 28, 2025, records, caller ? Monday, August 4, 2025, records, caller ? Monday, August 11, 2025, records, caller ? Monday, August 18, 2025, records, caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. previous experience not necessary
Oxford French dances, //**live music - Isis Farmhouse, Haystacks Corner, The Towing Path, Iffley Lock, Oxford, (French) 3:0 pm, occ event Sun, (tel ), big MAP OX4 4EL map Sunday, July 13, 2025, live music, (French) - 3:0 pm Donation. Parking in public car park, walk to venue.
(French) Sunday, September 14, 2025, live music, (French) - 3:0 pm Donation. Parking in public car park, walk to venue.
Oxford Folk Weekend, St Barnabas Church, Oxford, (English Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, , (tel ), big MAP OX2 6BG map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates:
Oxfolk, Kennington Village Hall, Kennington, nr Oxford, (English Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, 2nd Sat, (tel 07866 804220), Oct to May (inc), big MAP OX1 5PG map no details available, ring the contact number, possible dates are: contact: info@oxfolk.org.uk contact: info@oxfolk.org.uk Ticket prices £13, £8 conc, £2 5-17s
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Redditch Oakenshaw English Country Dances, Oakenshaw Community Centre, Castleditch Lane, Redditch, (Barn Dance ) 7:30 pm, occ event Fri, (tel 01527523985 ), big MAP B98 7YB map Friday, July 18, 2025, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, August 1, 2025, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, August 15, 2025, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, August 29, 2025, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm £3 or £2 concessions includes Tea and Biscuits
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Sidmouth Sidmouth Folk Week, Blackmore/Anchor/Bulverton, Sidmouth, (English Ceilidh) , fest , (tel 01395 578627), big MAP EX10 8LA map AG Anchor Gardens 12 & 4:30pm, BG Blackmore Gardens 7:30pm, BM Bulverton Marquee 10:30pm 31stJuly - 7th Aug
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Stroud Stroud Balfolk, Trinity Rooms, Fields Rd, Stroud, () 8:0 pm, Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL5 2HZ map Saturday, November 29, 2025, Jigfoot, caller Ian Nichols
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Tewkesbury Tewkesbury Live Free Music Festival , The Boathouse, Mythe Rd, Tewkesbury, (Barn Dance) 4 - 6pm, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL20 6EB map Saturday, July 26, 2025, Ptarmigan, caller Phil Preen - 4 - 6pm
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Upton upon Severn Upton Folk Festival, Memorial hall, Upton upon Severn, (English Ceilidh) 8:0 pm, fest , (tel ), big MAP WR8 0HA map event tickets, free ceilidh 4pm (open Band) under the bridge each day Sat-Mon
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Wantage White Horse Ceilidhs, 2 venues in Village, Grove, nr Wantage, (English Ceilidh) 8:0 pm, occ Sat, (tel 07855 548512), big MAP OX127LB map Saturday, August 16, 2025, PolkaWorks, () Nicola Scott - in Old Mill Hall (StreetMap) Saturday, October 18, 2025, Helen Gentile & Lewis Wood, () Jane Bird Saturday, December 6, 2025, Banana Band, () TBC £9 U16 £4.50 venue can vary, between Grove Village Hall & Old Mill Hall
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Wells Dinder Irish Set, Dinder Village Hall, nr Wells, (Irish Set) 7:0 pm, event every Thur, (tel 01458 210051), big MAP BA5 3PF map Wednesday, July 9, 2025, ? , caller ? Wednesday, July 16, 2025, ? , caller ? Wednesday, July 23, 2025, ? , caller ? Wednesday, July 30, 2025, ? , caller ? Wednesday, August 6, 2025, ? , caller ? Wednesday, August 13, 2025, ? , caller ? Wednesday, August 20, 2025, ? , caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. check for Bank Holiday exceptions
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Whimple Whimple Irish Set, Victory Hall, School Hill, Whimple, (Irish Set) 2pm - 5pm, event 3rd Sun, (tel 07818 848395), big MAP EX5 2TS map Sunday, July 20, 2025, ? , caller ? Sunday, August 17, 2025, ? , caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays.
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Worcester Sytchampton Folk Dance Club, The Village Hall, Cow Lane, Sytchampton, nr Worcester, (Contra) 8:0 pm, event every Wed, (tel 01384 897 179), big MAP DY13 9SY map Wednesday, July 9, 2025, ? , caller ? Wednesday, July 16, 2025, ? , caller ? Wednesday, July 23, 2025, ? , caller ? Wednesday, July 30, 2025, ? , caller ? Wednesday, August 6, 2025, ? , caller ? Wednesday, August 13, 2025, ? , caller ?
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Mon 7 Jul 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Wed 9 Jul 25 - Bath &2.nr Abergavenny &3.nr Gloucester &4.nr Wells &5.nr Worcester Sat 12 Jul 25 - Bristol Sun 13 Jul 25 - Oxford Mon 14 Jul 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Tue 15 Jul 25 - Bath &2.nr Bristol Wed 16 Jul 25 - nr Abergavenny &2.nr Wells &3.nr Worcester Fri 18 Jul 25 - Redditch Sat 19 Jul 25 - Gloucester Sun 20 Jul 25 - Bristol &2.Whimple Mon 21 Jul 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Wed 23 Jul 25 - Bath &2.nr Abergavenny &3.nr Wells &4.nr Worcester Sat 26 Jul 25 - Bristol &2.Tewkesbury Mon 28 Jul 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Wed 30 Jul 25 - nr Abergavenny &2.nr Wells &3.nr Worcester Fri 1 Aug 25 - nr Newent &2.Redditch Sun 3 Aug 25 - Bath Mon 4 Aug 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Wed 6 Aug 25 - Bath &2.nr Abergavenny &3.nr Wells &4.nr Worcester Sat 9 Aug 25 - Bristol Mon 11 Aug 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Wed 13 Aug 25 - nr Abergavenny &2.nr Wells &3.nr Worcester Fri 15 Aug 25 - Redditch Sat 16 Aug 25 - Gloucester &2.Grove, nr Wantage Sun 17 Aug 25 - Bristol &2.Whimple Mon 18 Aug 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Wed 20 Aug 25 - Bath &2.nr Wells Sat 23 Aug 25 - Bristol Fri 29 Aug 25 - Redditch Sat 30 Aug 25 - Cheltenham Fri 5 Sep 25 - nr Newent Sat 6 Sep 25 - Cheltenham Sun 7 Sep 25 - Bath Fri 12 Sep 25 - Alcester &2.Exeter Sat 13 Sep 25 - Cirencester Sun 14 Sep 25 - Oxford Sat 20 Sep 25 - Bristol Sat 27 Sep 25 - Horsley Sat 4 Oct 25 - Cheltenham Fri 10 Oct 25 - Alcester &2.Exeter Sat 18 Oct 25 - Grove, nr Wantage &2.nr Exeter Sat 1 Nov 25 - Cheltenham Fri 7 Nov 25 - Alcester Sat 29 Nov 25 - Stroud Sat 6 Dec 25 - Cheltenham &2.Grove, nr Wantage Sat 13 Dec 25 - Horsley |
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